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Colorado Motorcycle Operator’s Handbook
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apart in a straight line. Do not skip or touch any cones.
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outside boundary line and the cone. Do not touch the
outside boundary lines or the cone.
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the motorcycle safely but as quickly as you can. You
are not marked down if you skid, but will loose points
if you lose control.
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swerve the motorcycle safely to the right or left of the
obstacle line, staying inside the indicated boundaries.
Do not touch the obstacle line or the boundaries.
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SIDECAR/TRIKE EDUCATION PROGRAM
(S/TEP) SKILLS TEST
This skills test is for 3-wheel motorcycles. Extra wide,
extra long custom 3-wheelers are
not
suitable for this test.
The S/TEP skills test is four parts and is administered
only by state-authorized, third-party testers. You will be
tested on the following:
Parts 1 and 2
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Offset Weave and Cornering
Objective: To demonstrate your ability to properly judge
the width of the vehicle, while steering through an offset
weave, and utilize proper cornering techniques.
Part 3 – Braking
Objective: To demonstrate your ability to perform a con-
trolled stop of the rig in the shortest distance.
Part 4 – Swerving
Objective: To demonstrate your ability to swerve the
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Do not touch the obstacle line or the boundaries.
Note: You must not stall the engine on any exercise.
Remember if at any time you feel an exercise is too
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are aware of your abilities and your experience on the
motorcycle. The examiner is not. However, for safety’s
sake, the examiner may also stop the testing if it becomes
apparent that you need more practice on the motorcycle.
Three-wheel motorcycle information was developed
through the joint cooperation of Evergreen Safety Council
and the Sidecar/Trike Education Program (S/TEP).
